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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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  • TROY, NY
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for RPI?

    RPI admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 57%. Students that get into RPI have an average SAT score between 1300-1500 or an average ACT score of 29-34. The regular admissions application deadline for RPI is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is December 1, and the early decision deadline is December 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    16,661
    SAT Range
    1300-1500
    SAT Reading
    620-720
    SAT Math
    680-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    67%
    ACT Range
    29-34
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    29%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    December 15
    Early Action Deadline
    December 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    62%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 26 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 26 responses
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